Indian rocket blasts into space
2008-04-28 08:38
Bangalore - An Indian rocket blasted into space on Monday carrying a cluster of 10 satellites, state-run television showed, in a mission marking a milestone for the country's 45-year-old space programme.
The PSLV rocket lifted off at 03:50 from the Sriharikota space station in southern India in clear weather.
The rocket is carrying an unprecedented payload including an Indian remote-sensing satellite, a mini satellite and eight so-called nanosatellites developed by German and Canadian research institutions.
The satellites are to be deployed in orbit within minutes of each other in a rare space feat, said public broadcaster Doordarshan which televised the launch live.
- SAPA